When you feel stuck, frustrated, and overall dissatisfied in your life, many things could be the culprit. Here are 5 common things that could be holding you back in your life, and what to do to get out of your own way on your path to a life you love. 1. Not understanding who you are Is it possible that you’re not fully satisfied because what you’re doing doesn’t align with your strengths?...

Often, “what do you like to xxx” is the common question we ask when it boils down to the first few dates. I am sure you’ve heard your fair share of “what do you like to listen to?” It’s somewhat laughable that it only seems to be a tradition for us to find partners to have similar interest. But what about things we hate in common? Can they be the matching key for us and our next partner-to-be?...

I took it for a spin, and I have to say it’s pretty spot on. My most prominent trait by percentage was “openness” (mostly true), while my lowest percentage was in “agreeableness” (whoops…), and the shape of my personality graph was pretty close to those of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, artist Andy Warhol, and Napster founder Sean Parker. That’s a lot to live up to… What are your results? Find out on the Five Labs’ site....

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out” – Robert Collier Read on to find out why success shouldn’t be your main focus in life: You won’t be happy Everyone deserves to be happy. But the journey towards success shouldn’t be dependent on the notion that you will only get to be happy if you reach your destination. For example if you aim to lose 300 pounds in three months, your happiness should not depend on whether you lose it or not....

Just look at this one for Berries and Coconut Cream. It calls for 2 pounds of mixed berries (such as blackberries and raspberries), 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, a cup of heavy cream, and a half cup of cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez). All you have to do is toss the berries, sugar, and lime juice in a large bowl. Then, with an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream and cream of coconut until soft peaks form....

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I am a huge proponent of keeping things simple; finding something deeper and more meaningful than just “lose 10 lbs” or “fit back into my skinny jeans” to motivate you, and above all, injecting some enjoyment in to the process. These three things increase the likelihood that you follow through and see results drastically. The three easy tricks I have for you today will eliminate the need to ever count calories again, yet still get you results....

1. Stop treating weekends like mini vacations. Quora writer, Todd Busen set out on a mission[1] to wake up for work on time. He found that sleeping in on the weekends disrupted his sleep schedule on his work days. So, he decided to treat the weekends like his work days and wake up at the same hour every day of the week. His experiment proved a success. He has not viewed weekends the same way since then....

As we near the end of another year, it’s a good time to stop and ask yourself whether what you have always believed about yourself is true. Was it ever more than an opinion picked up from others? Has it become a self-fulfilling prophecy in your life? Most self-beliefs are true only as long as people believe that they are. The minute you tell yourself that you don’t have to be limited by them any more, you’ll discover that you can do, or become, something different....

Tape Measure A tape measure of about 25 feet in length is necessary in just about every project. A retractable one is best, with a tab on the end that is quite strong and attached well. If the tab is loose, measurements will not be accurate, which may cause problems after cutting. Claw Hammer The claw hammer is a basic item already found in most households. The most common size is 20 ounces, with a rounded finish head perfectly counterbalanced by the claw on the opposite side....

This is partially true. However it goes deeper than this and I’d say that you are what you absorb. All the great food in the world doesn’t mean a lot if your body is not digesting and absorbing it properly. Today we’re looking at how important gut health is not only for digestion but your overall health and immunity, and what natural probiotics you can include in your diet to have a healthy gut....

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I’m going to suggest two solutions for avoiding this stress during the transition, and these solutions will allow you to return to a strictly paper-based note taking system any time you like without having lost anything along the way! Keep your paper notes First, don’t eliminate your paper notes. They’ve served you well for years, presumably, or you wouldn’t still be using them. Continue to use them. Take notes, jot ideas, sketch designs, draw little connecting arrows to relate ideas to each other....

If you do, then we have something in common. I’m very passionate about personal growth. It was just 4 years ago when I discovered my passion for growing and helping others grow. At that time, I was 22 and in my final year of university. As I thought about the meaning of life, I realized there was nothing more meaningful than to pursue a life of development and betterment. It is through improving ourselves that we get the most out of life....

While most of us can’t exactly afford a personal trainer, we can turn to the same trainers to Victoria’s Secret models and see what workout routines they offer to the public, free of charge. This particular 10-minute full-body workout video was created specifically for Pop Sugar by Andrea Orbeck, who has trained multiple Victoria’s Secret models in the past. It’s quick, challenging and requires no special equipment, so anyone can pick it up and start building muscle and burning fat from the comfort of their own living rooms....

It is utilized by athletes to stay strong and keep fit when recovering from injury, and there is no fancy equipment needed—just you and the deep blue. Swimming has many more benefits than those obvious advantages seen on the surface; its improvements to overall health go much deeper. So, let’s take a big breath and dive into what are the benefits of swimming for your mind and body. 10 Benefits of Swimming For Your Mind and Body 1....

Whammo! You didn’t see that coming, did you? Why is it that, despite all our planning, we sometimes get caught by surprise, totally unprepared, with our pants down as it were? I mean, we’re smart folks, right? How come sometimes we just don’t see stuff coming? The answer is, much of the time, that we don’t see everything clearly because we don’t see a lot of things at all. We process the raw stuff of experience through a variety of filters – and we act on the “processed” information, not the world as it is....

Here are 9 creative ways to get you started. 1. Write Creative Notes To Him Sometimes finding the right words to say when you want to say something from the heart can be daunting. Make the process fun and flirtatious so that it helps you to let him know how you feel about him. Don’t be afraid to add a funny picture into the note – something that will surprise him and make him laugh....

I don’t like to take risks. I also haven’t had my own business for very long, so I’ve felt like every penny I made had to be sealed away in a vault for safekeeping in case I’d wake up one morning and have no writing assignments, no consulting clients, and no speaking engagements. Mentors told me I needed to invest in my business, but I didn’t really listen. The thought of parting with any of my hard-won cash made me feel a little sick....